An Indian Software Company Brings Jobs Back to the U.S.

Faced with problems securing visas for foreign workers, Infosys will open a U.S. software development center in Milwaukee.

July 24, 2012

India-based outsourcing giant Infosysannounced today that it will open a new U.S. software development center and hire 2,000 workers in the U.S. this year as it expands operations here. The new center in Milwaukee will help serve a five-year IT contract with motorcycle manufacturer Harley Davidson.

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